Wedding & Elopement
Intimate wedding & elopement photography for the crazy in love, carefree and adventurous couples. I believe elopements should be an experience that's all about you. I want to capture you and your fiance in the natural way you and your elopement day looks and feels. I believe it is important to capture your day authentically and to get all the moments and the ones in between for you to look back on for a lifetime. I am a Yosemite & Sequoia elopement photographer but I love to travel for my couples!
Photographer
Your Yosemite Wedding, Elopement & Adventure Photographer
I'm Alyssa
I’m so thrilled you’re here, and even more excited that you’re considering an elopement or intimate wedding in Yosemite National Park! My goal isn’t just to capture beautiful photos—it’s to help you have an epic, meaningful experience that’s truly you. I specialize in Yosemite elopements, engagements, and weddings, combining my passion for adventure with my deep love for storytelling and landscape photography.
With over 6 years of experience, I thrive on creating moments that feel natural and real. Yosemite is where I feel most alive, and I’ll make sure you feel the same when we explore its breathtaking views together. Whether it's a candid moment on a cliffside or a tender exchange at sunrise, I’ll guide you with gentle direction while ensuring the day feels relaxed and fun.
I believe in more than just photos—I believe in memories that reflect your unique adventure together. Ready to plan your Yosemite elopement, engagement, or wedding? Let’s make it an experience of a lifetime!
A PEEK INTO MY WORK
The Timeless Journey
$7400
Signature Experience
$4800
- Tailored timeline curation and location planning
- Vendor recommendations
- Permit assistance
- Sneak peeks delivered within one week
- 200+ high-resolution, expertly edited images delivered via an online gallery within 6 weeks
$6400
- A stunning 12x12 album with 20 spreads to preserve your memories
- Personalized timeline curation and planning for a seamless experience
- Permit assistance if going into the park
- Sneak peeks delivered within one week
- 400+ high-resolution, professionally edited images delivered via an online gallery within 8 weeks
- A beautiful 8x8 album with 10 spreads to relive your day
- Customized timeline curation and location planning
- Permit assistance
- Sneak peeks delivered within one week
- 300+ high-resolution, professionally edited images delivered via an online gallery within 6 weeks
Intimate Moments
Investment details
Grand Experience
$8800
- Time may be split between two days.
- A stunning 12x12 album with 20 spreads to treasure your adventure
- Customized timeline curation and planning to ensure an amazing experience
- Permit assistance
- Sneak peeks delivered within one week
- 500+ edited, high-resolution images delivered via an online gallery within 8 weeks
You’re planning to visit just a couple of locations.
You have a very small guest count (10 or less).
Your day doesn’t involve long hikes or extensive travel.
You don’t need getting-ready moments captured.
This is one of my most popular packages for elopements and intimate weddings, ideal for couples who:
Want to include getting-ready moments as part of their story.
Have a few activities planned throughout their wedding day.
If do not want a reception captured
Plan to hike or visit multiple locations.
Are keeping their guest list intimate (30 or fewer).
This package is ideal for couples who want full day coverage without rushing through their special day. It’s perfect for those who:
Want to include getting-ready moments as part of their story.
If you want your ceremony and reception captured.
Want their day documented in a way that feels complete—because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
My two-day package is perfect for couples who want to fully immerse themselves in their wedding adventure. By spreading your wedding or elopement over two days, you’ll have the opportunity to savor every moment without rushing and capture the best lighting during the most beautiful times of the day. This package is ideal for couples who:
Want to enjoy both sunrise and sunset for breathtaking photos in the most stunning light.
Want to do vows or an engagement session on a different day than your wedding day
Don’t want to feel rushed and want to embrace every part of their experience.
Want to capture all their activities, like hiking, picnicking, going for a swim, or simply exploring together.
Four Hours of Coverage
Eight Hours of Coverage
up to 10 Hours of Coverage
SIX Hours of Coverage
*Intimate Moments can only be booked Monday- Thursday*
Have Questions? Get Answers
Common FAQs
Q: HOW DO YOU DELIVER THE PHOTOS and WHAT IS YOUR TURN AROUND TIME?
A: Your edited high resolution photos are delivered to an online gallery called pixieset. Elopements are delivered within 8 weeks and adventure sessions are delivered within 2 weeks of the session.
Q: WHat if I'm awkward and don't know how to pose?
A: I've got you covered! Everyone thinks they will be awkward in front of the camera but I give fun prompts and give you direction that makes you forget that you have a camera in front of you! I will make sure you are comfortable don't worry! I am also not afraid to let you know if something isnt working or if we need to change up the pose a bit to feel more comfortable and natural for you!
Q: What kind of equipment do you use?
A: This might start getting a bit technical, but I personally use two Canon R5 camera bodies with 35mm, 50mm, 15-35mm, 24-105mm, and a 70-200mm. Every moment matters and I want to make sure I am covered for everything that might come my way.
Q: Do you offer payment plans?
A: Yes, I do! Traditional payments are $1000 due at the time of booking (within a week) and then the remainder is split into two more payments. But, if you wanted to do the payment plan, I can stretch it into equal 1/4's or even monthly payments if that works best for you. Just let me know what you prefer, and I will make it happen. It's that easy.
Q: what happens if you aren't able to make it to our big day?
In the super unlikely event that I am too ill, injured, or there's some other emergency, I have a list of colleagues that we can call on to replace me that have similar styles of photography & editing. That said, in the 6+ years I've been doing this, I have never even been 60 seconds late. You're in good hands. I promise.
What You'll Get
Simply email me and ask! I'm here to help.
Have More Questions?
This guide has been meant to give you an easy way to see my simple pricing, to get to know me a little bit, and to help give you an insight as to the experience you will receive when working with me. But as always, I am here to answer any questions for you at any time. Just send me an email and I'll get back to you ASAP. Thank you so much!
You will receive 50+ high-resolution digital photographs per hour of coverage (on average), a personal-use print release, and all of my years of experience to help ensure everything is both super fun & super smooth along the way.
A Simple recap
What's next?
Schedule a zoom call if you haven't already! Let me know your package choice and if you have any questions! A signed contract and 25% of package deposit is required to reserve your date!
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We hired Alyssa for our Yosemite elopement and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer! Leading up to the elopement, Alyssa made sure to understand what we wanted out of the day and executed the day exactly how we envisioned it to be. She made sure we got all the photos that we liked when we were talking about inspiration photos. We took both sunrise and sunset photos, and she was absolutely down to do anything we wanted. She was super nice and sweet to work with and made sure we were comfortable the whole day. When we got our full gallery back (which was in about 3 weeks), we were blown away by all the photos and she captured all the memories and emotions of the day well. I would highly recommend Alyssa for any of your photography needs!
KIND WORDS
– C + V
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150+ five star reviews on google!
Alyssa made our honeymoon shoot at Yosemite truly magical. We are no models - in fact quite awkward with a camera! - but Alyssa made us feel so relaxed and managed to capture our raw moments perfectly.
Before shoot day, she also addressed our DMs very quickly and even scheduled a call to get to know us and note all our requests down. Alyssa is The Photographer for Yosemite. She knows the park very well, including all the private spots with the best sunlight and angles.
To Alyssa, thank you again for these wonderful memories. They will have a special place on the walls of our home! 🩷
KIND WORDS
– M + H
150+ five star reviews on google!
Alyssa was such a blessing on our Elopement day.
Who you trust to capture your wedding is a big decision. From the very beginning Alyssa took the time to get to know us and what was important to us. She gave great advice as we planned our elopement timeline, she was very responsive, and we never felt like we couldn’t reach out with questions. She also quickly provided an alternative site for our first look the day-of when our original plan wasn’t going to work. Hero!
Alyssa has so much love for people and the outdoors and it shows in how she captures it - beautifully done. She made us feel at ease and gave direction when it was needed - so important and results in better photos. She genuinely cared about us having photos we will cherish for many years. Alyssa is a wonderful person and gifted professional. We love our gallery and would re-book with her in a heartbeat!
KIND WORDS
– K + R
150+ five star reviews on google!
If you're on the fence about booking a session with Alyssa, let me be your voice of reason. BOOK THE SESSION!! Alyssa exceeded all of our expectations for our post engagement shoot! My fiance and I absolutely loved all of our photos! We especially loved the fact that we still look like us in our pictures, no over editing, which is exactly what we wanted! Not only is she great behind the camera but her personality helped us feel less nervous, and that definitely translated in our pictures! Our photos look like we are watching snippets of a romance movie, and we are so happy that we get to have these forever! Again thank you so much Alyssa, we will definitely be back to book another session with you!
KIND WORDS
– L + K
150+ five star reviews on google!
Our family photo session at Yosemite with Alyssa was a dream! We were newbies to the park and she guided us through all of the best locations and timed our sunrise shoot perfectly. She was able to capture beautiful photos, even with our kids' silly faces/poses and aversions to wet grass. Unfortunately, we are from the East Coast or we would hire Alyssa for all of our photography needs! We will definitely be recommending her to any and all of the people we know traveling to the Fresno area or any of the national parks. Book a shoot with Alyssa - you won't regret it!
KIND WORDS
– T Family
150+ five star reviews on google!
Alyssa is the BEST!!! Truly, she is passionate and caring about her clients. I was so nervous traveling from across the country for my wedding in California but she helped put my mind at ease about the entire elopement experience. She made me and my husband feel SO comfortable. She scouted out the location in advance to make sure the weather was ok for our big day and was constantly keeping me posted about the details. I LOVED working with her and hope to work with her in the future someday. If you are looking for a photographer to go the extra mile for your experiences, look no further! Book Alyssa immediately❤️
KIND WORDS
– A+ M
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150+ five star reviews on google!
If you are looking for an invested photographer to capture your special day, or even a shoot of your family, Alyssa is where it is at! She was amazing for our wedding, spending over 8 hours running around in 100 degree weather to capture every moment! She remembered to capture every scene that we had mentioned was important to us and did a beautiful job with the colors of the outdoors and getting the right angles. Not to mention receiving a personalized usb and wooden box for our memories after it is all said and done. You can count on her to be thoughtful, strategic, and bring a nervous bride some ease. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for amazing photos, I mean her portfolio speaks for itself.
KIND WORDS
– M + H
